Boat trips compared
Boat trip in Rhodes: the listings side by side, hour by hour
A boat trip in Rhodes is sold in two shapes: the short afternoon that goes straight to the bays, and the long day that adds lunch, an island or a guide. This site carries fifteen listings across both, from $26 to $1,218, and 8,189 reviews stand behind the twelve that are not new this season. The point of this page is the comparison itself: which listing runs how long, what the operator names on board, which pier it leaves from, and what the rating is worth once you look at the number of people who left it. Everything here is read off the live listings. Where an operator says nothing — about food, about gear, about how many stops the skipper makes — this page says nothing either, because the alternative is making it up.
The comparison in eight lines
- Our pick
- $56Rhodes: Anthony Quinn, Ladiko and Caves All-Inclusive Cruise — 3 hours, rated 4.8 across 1,857 reviews, three bays and an open bar
- Listings on this site
- FifteenTwelve sold per person, three priced for the whole boat
- Shortest and longest
- 2 h 30 m to 7 hThe 2.5-hour cruise at $45 at one end; two seven-hour days at $145 and $63 at the other
- Fares per person
- $26 to $145Twelve listings inside that range; the three private boats sit above it because their fare covers the party
- Best-reviewed day
- 2,483 reviewsThe six-hour catamaran at $71, rated 4.8 — the deepest record in this niche
- Highest ratings
- 4.9Two listings hold it: $45 across 508 reviews and $97 across 264
- Boats, kayaks and boards
- Three kinds of dayCatamarans and wooden caiques, a stand-up paddle adventure at $97, and sea kayaks around Symi at $797
- Cancellation
- Free cancellationnamed on the listings on this site
Quick answer
The short answer. For three hours and three bays, our pick is $56 — 1,857 reviews at 4.8, with an open bar named in the description. For a full day with lunch, $71 carries 2,483 reviews at 4.8. For the shortest possible boat trip in Rhodes, $45 runs 2 hours 30 minutes and is rated 4.9. For the lowest fare, $26 gives you six hours on a traditional wooden boat.
How the listings divide
Short afternoons, full days, and the ones that are neither
Sort every boat trip in Rhodes on this site by duration and three groups fall out on their own. The short group runs 2.5 to 3 hours: the Anthony Quinn Bay and sea caves cruise at $45, the marine-biologist trip at $102, the three-bay cruise at $56 and the evening sail at $51. These go out, stop two or three times, and bring you back with the afternoon intact.
The long group is a boat trip in Rhodes that runs 5 to 7 hours and treats the sea as the whole day: the fishing trip at $70, the catamaran days at $71 and $68, the caique with a gourmet buffet at $97, the six-hour wooden-boat cruise at $26, the guided day at $63 and the Alimia Island day at $145. Lunch appears in this group because a boat that keeps you past midday has to feed you.
The third group is a boat trip in Rhodes where the boat itself is not the point. The stand-up paddle adventure at $97 runs four to five hours and is rated 4.9 across 264 reviews; you paddle, you swim, you visit a sea cave, and you are in a small group the whole time. The Symi kayaking day at $797 is six hours in a kayak with a picnic lunch. Both ask more of you physically than sitting on a deck does, and both are honest about it in their descriptions.
Once you know which of the three groups your day belongs to, the choice narrows to two or three listings and the rest of this page is about telling those apart.
What the operators name
The wording that actually differs between listings
Shortened from the operators’ own descriptions. Nothing has been added, and where a listing is silent the cell says so.
| Listing | Hours | Fare | Leaves from | Named in the description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhodes: Anthony Quinn, Ladiko and Caves All-Inclusive Cruise | 3 h | $56 | Rhodes | Three bays, sofa seating, an open bar with cocktails, beer, wine |
| Rhodes: Dolphin Watching & Marine Biologist Snorkel Cruise | 3 h | $102 | Kamiros Skala | A marine biologist, a snorkel stop at Stroggyli, underwater photos |
| Rhodes: Anthony Quinn Bay & Sea Caves Snorkeling Cruise | 2 h 30 m | $45 | Rhodes | East coast beaches, hidden caves, an afternoon |
| Rhodes: All-Inclusive Catamaran Cruise with Lunch and Drinks | 6 h | $71 | Rhodes | A luxury catamaran, swimming stops, a Mediterranean buffet, unlimited drinks |
| Rhodes: Boat Tour with Snorkeling, Gourmet Buffet & Open Bar | 6 h | $97 | Rhodes | A traditional Greek caique, gourmet food, an open bar |
| Rhodes: 6-Hour Snorkeling and Swimming Cruise With Snacks | 6 h | $26 | Rhodes | A local wooden boat, Anthony Quinn Bay, Afandou, Kallithea, music |
| Rhodes: Guided Snorkeling Adventure on a Full-Day Boat Trip | 7 h | $63 | Rhodes | A guided day at sea, all ages, time to relax |
| Rhodes: Dolphins, Snorkeling and Alimia Island BBQ Lunch | 7 h | $145 | Kamiros Skala | Alimia Island, a beachside BBQ with locally farmed fish |
The water itself
Where these boats stop, in the operators’ own words
People searching for snorkeling in Rhodes are usually asking a question about places rather than boats, so here is what the descriptions on this site actually name. Anthony Quinn Bay and Ladiko come up again and again: the three-bay cruise at $56 stops at both, the BBQ charter at $1,218 names them as its two swim stops, and the 2.5-hour cruise at $45 is built around that stretch of the east coast and its caves.
The six-hour wooden-boat cruise at $26 names three stops — Anthony Quinn Bay, Afandou beach and Kallithea bay — for swimming and a snorkel stop, with music on board. The two marine-biologist listings go elsewhere entirely: they leave from Kamiros Skala on the other side of the island, look for wild dolphins near Makri and snorkel at Stroggyli, and the seven-hour version at $145 carries on to Alimia Island. The paddle adventure at $97 names a hidden sea cave on the east coast, and the Symi day at $797 names St. George Disalonas Bay.
That is the complete list of places these operators put in writing, and it is why a page claiming to rank the best snorkeling in Rhodes on behalf of every visitor would be inventing its evidence. What we can say is which listing goes where, how long it stays and what the crowd who went before you thought of it. The clarity of the water on your particular morning is not something anyone can sell.
Two practical notes the descriptions do support. The bays named most often sit on the east coast, close to Rhodes Town, which is why the short listings can be short. And the listings that promise depth of a different kind — a biologist explaining what lives there — are the two that leave from the far side of the island, which is a longer start to your morning.
Every trip, current fare
Every listing, in one table
Sorted per-person first, then the three boats priced for the whole party. Cost per hour is the fare divided by the listed duration.
| Tour | Length | Price | What is included | Cost per hour | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhodes: Dolphin Watching & Marine Biologist Snorkel CruiseOur pick · marine biologist | 3 h | $102 | A marine biologist on board, a snorkel stop at Stroggyli | $34.00 | 4.8 · 993 |
| Rhodes: All-Inclusive Catamaran Cruise with Lunch and DrinksThe most reviews on this site | 6 h | $71 | Catamaran, swimming stops, buffet lunch, unlimited drinks | $11.83 | 4.8 · 2,483 |
| Rhodes: Anthony Quinn, Ladiko and Caves All-Inclusive CruiseThree bays in three hours | 3 h | $56 | Three bays, sea caves, sofa seating and an open bar | $18.67 | 4.8 · 1,857 |
| Rhodes: Boat Tour with Snorkeling, Gourmet Buffet & Open BarCaique, buffet and open bar | 6 h | $97 | A traditional Greek caique, gourmet food and an open bar | $16.17 | 4.7 · 625 |
| Rhodes: Anthony Quinn Bay & Sea Caves Snorkeling CruiseShortest listing here, rated 4.9 | 2.5 h | $45 | East coast beaches, hidden caves, swimming time | $18.00 | 4.9 · 508 |
| Rhodes: Fishing Trip, Snorkelling, BBQ, & Professional GuideFishing, a swim, food on board | 5 h | $70 | Fishing with locals, a swim, fresh food on board | $14.00 | 4.8 · 445 |
| Rhodes: All inclusive Catamaran Escape with Lunch & DrinksCatamaran day with lunch | 6 h | $68 | The Cherry Catamaran, east coast beaches, snacks and lunch | $11.33 | 4.7 · 378 |
| Rhodes: Stand-up Paddle Adventure with Snorkeling & Sea CavePaddleboards, rated 4.9 | 4 - 5 h | $97 | Guided paddling, a sea cave, a small group, all levels | — | 4.9 · 264 |
| Rhodes: Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Snack, Fruits & DrinksEvening sailing, three hours | 3 h | $51 | Evening sailing, fresh fruit, drinks, the horizon | $17.00 | 4.7 · 234 |
| Rhodes: Dolphins, Snorkeling and Alimia Island BBQ LunchLongest day, with an island stop | 7 h | $145 | A marine biologist, time on Alimia Island, a beach BBQ | $20.71 | 4.8 · 234 |
| Rhodes: 6-Hour Snorkeling and Swimming Cruise With SnacksLowest fare on this site | 6 h | $26 | A wooden boat, three stops, music on board | $4.33 | 4.2 · 165 |
| Rhodes: Guided Snorkeling Adventure on a Full-Day Boat TripGuided snorkel day, newest reviews | 7 h | $63 | A guided snorkel day at sea, suitable for all ages | $9.00 | 5 · 3 |
| Stegna tour: Private Boat Tour with Swimming and SnorkelingPrivate boat, priced per boat | 4 h | $740 | A private boat from Stegna, swimming stops, your own pace | $185.00 | New |
| Symi: Sea Kayaking Tour with Picnic Lunch and SnorkelingKayaks, priced per party | 6 h | $797 | Sea kayaks, St. George Disalonas Bay, a picnic lunch | $132.83 | New |
| Rhodes: BBQ Cruise with Snorkeling & Drinks, Max. 12 guestsUp to 12 guests, priced per boat | 5 h | $1,218 | Up to 12 guests, Ladiko and Anthony Quinn Bay, a BBQ | $243.60 | New |
Reading the ratings
A 5.0 and a 4.2 can both be telling the truth
Every boat trip in Rhodes on this page comes with two numbers, and only reading them together makes sense. The guided snorkel day at $63 is rated 5.0 — across three reviews. The six-hour wooden-boat cruise at $26 is rated 4.2 across 165. The second number is a far stronger piece of evidence than the first, even though the score is lower, because 165 people is a crowd and three people is an anecdote.
The deepest records of any boat trip in Rhodes here belong to the six-hour catamaran at $71 with 2,483 reviews at 4.8 and the three-bay cruise at $56 with 1,857 at the same score. Those two are as close to a known quantity as this niche offers. Behind them, 993 reviews at 4.8 on the marine-biologist trip at $102, 625 at 4.7 on the caique at $97 and 508 at 4.9 on the short cruise at $45 are all substantial.
Three listings carry no rating at all because they went on sale this season: $740, $797 and $1,218. On those, the description is the evidence. All three are specific about hours, stops and what is on board, which is a better sign than a vague listing with a handful of glowing reviews.
And one caution about a 4.2. It is the lowest score on this site and it belongs to the cheapest listing, which is the pattern you would expect: six hours on a simple wooden boat at $26 is not a luxury catamaran and does not claim to be. If you book it expecting the catamaran day, you will write one of those reviews yourself.
Before you book
Six checks that take one minute each
Answerable from the listing page, and worth more than any ranking.
- Match the hours to the day you have
From 2 h 30 m at $45 to 7 hours at $145. A seven-hour day is a whole day, including getting to the pier.
- Check the pier, not just the island
Kamiros Skala, Stegna and Faliraki are not Rhodes Town. The listing states the meeting point.
- Read the rating with its count
5.0 across 3 reviews and 4.8 across 2,483 are different kinds of promise.
- Look for food and drink in writing
A buffet at $71, gourmet food at $97, an open bar at $56, a BBQ at $145. Silence means ask.
- Decide whether you want a guide in the water
The seven-hour day at $63 is built around guided snorkelling; the marine-biologist trips at $102 and $145 add an expert on board.
- Free cancellation
Named on the listings on this site — useful on any booking tied to one departure time.
If you only read one paragraph
Four listings that answer four different questions
Three hours, three bays, an open bar named in writing, 1,857 reviews at 4.8: the most straightforward boat trip in Rhodes on this list is our pick at $56 is the straightforward answer for most people, and the reason it is our pick is that it does exactly one thing and has been doing it for a very large number of visitors.
If you want the fullest day and the deepest record, take the six-hour catamaran at $71 with lunch, unlimited drinks and 2,483 reviews. If you want the shortest way onto the water, the 2.5 hours at $45 cost the least of your holiday and hold a 4.9. If you want to understand what you are swimming over rather than just swim over it, the three hours at $102 put a marine biologist on the boat, and the same operator’s seven-hour day at $145 adds an island and a BBQ.
Beyond those four, the differences get small. Any boat trip in Rhodes from this list will put you in clear water off a rocky coast for a few hours; what you are really choosing is how long, how much lunch, and how many other people are on the deck with you. Searches for the best snorkeling in Rhodes Greece and for snorkeling in Rhodes Greece both end at the same handful of bays on the east coast, and every listing above goes to one of them.
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Common questions about a boat trip in Rhodes
Which listing has the most reviews?
The six-hour catamaran day at $71: 2,483 reviews at 4.8.
What is the shortest trip on this site?
2 hours 30 minutes, at $45, rated 4.9 across 508 reviews.
Which bays do these boats visit?
The descriptions name Anthony Quinn Bay, Ladiko, Afandou, Kallithea, Stroggyli, Alimia Island and St. George Disalonas Bay on Symi. Which stops a boat makes on the day is the skipper’s decision.
Is snorkel gear provided?
Some listings describe guided snorkelling and a snorkel stop; none of the descriptions on this site sets out an equipment list, so check the booking page.
Which boat trip in Rhodes suits a whole day out?
The seven-hour days at $145 and $63, or the six-hour catamaran days at $71 and $68.
Can we see wild dolphins?
Two listings go out with a marine biologist who looks for them near Makri. They are wild animals, so no operator can promise a sighting.
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